Colorado Springs Charter Academy

The Core Knowledge curriculum helps students build background knowledge, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. Colorado Springs Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade near Palmer Park in east-central Colorado Springs. Its academic program emphasizes content-rich instruction, clear expectations, and support for students. Character development is part of the school experience, alongside traditions such as uniforms, cursive handwriting, assemblies, and Core Virtues. The school describes its community as family-centered, with relationships among students, staff, and families. Students also have access to clubs and activities. The school's approach focuses on belonging, excellence, scholarship, and tradition, with students encouraged to work carefully, take responsibility, and serve others.